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Hoosier Breast Friend LLC

Hoosier Breast Friend LLC is a group of private practice IBCLCs specializing in holistic support.

03/07/2026

Hiccups are so dumb.

That's it. That's the post.

Have a nice night. 💤

03/04/2026

Happy IBCLC Day!

International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) work hard to obtain their credential. The process is daunting and complicated. Once they pass the exam, they can take a minute to breathe...but not for long. Once the credential is earned, they have to recertify every 5 years in order to keep it. It's a huge investment, both financially and in terms of time!

If you want to show some appreciation for your IBCLC, any day is a good day to do it. ❤️ No need for anything elaborate. You can write them a review, send a quick message to say thanks, give honest feedback about their work, refer a friend, or share and comment on posts as very simple ways to show support.

03/03/2026

We're not sorry.

The evidence is clear: human milk and direct nursing have numerous health benefits for the child and the lactating parent that do not magically cease to exist on day 366 of life.

If you don't want to nurse longer, then you shouldn't. It's perfectly fine to acknowledge something isn't the right fit for you while also acknowledging that it is still a good thing. Don't confuse your feelings with fact...especially if your feelings are actually about how someone else feeds their baby.

03/01/2026

Join us for our next Peer Support Group! This is a free public event for moms of kiddos all ages. Come hang out and eat some snacks! 💜

Located at the Michigan City office - 1026 N Karwick Rd
Saturday, March 7th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CST

02/27/2026

Most people have access to support for infant feeding immediately postpartum, but what’s the plan once you’re home and settling into actually growing this new tiny human?

No shade to our hospital IBCLC colleagues, birth doulas, midwives, nursing staff, and doctors. They all play important roles in your lactation journey (granted some are unknowingly sabotaging you but that’s a different post) and their early guidance can be crucial in getting started. But that’s what it’s designed to do - get you started. Time and resources are limited so the focus has to be on establishing breastfeeding, so their strongest skills are usually centered on caring for immediate postpartum and fresh newborns.

Realistically, that care has usually ended by the 48 hour mark. That’s before your baby needs to really increase their feeding volume, before you’re engorged, before edema sets in, and before little feeding issues become big ones. What worked before that transition can suddenly stop helping, ending in frustration and desperation for both you and your baby. Having a plan for support beyond the hospital can keep the spiral from starting or help pull you out.

02/26/2026

With so many brands and types on the market, how do you know which pump to get? The marketing from the manufacturers will have you believing that the only right choice is the one they’re telling you about. Instead of falling for the buzzwords like hospital grade and freedom, here are the things to think about before choosing.

What will your pumping needs be? Someone who expects to exclusively nurse and won’t return to work is going to have a very different experience with pumping than someone who is planning to exclusively pump or is expecting a medically complex baby.

What is your milk supply like? If you’re someone with a massive oversupply, you’re not going to need to be nearly as picky as someone dealing with chronic low supply.

Are replacement parts and additional fl**ge sizes accessible? If you can’t find parts that will work with your pump and fit your anatomy correctly, then your pump is pretty much useless.

Will you be able to replace it if needed? Check warranty information to see whether the company stands behind their product and will offer a replacement if it’s damaged or defective. If you use your insurance benefits (or pay out of pocket) for a pump and realize it won’t work for you, will you be able to purchase a different pump?

What’s your budget? Even when using health insurance coverage, there are often out of pocket “upgrade” costs. Know ahead of time what your budget is, and plan to shop around at various DMEs.

*Pro tip: although retail prices are usually pretty close across the board, insurance coverage isn’t. Enter your insurance info with multiple DMEs to see which company is able to offer you the best coverage for the pump you want.

Your IBCLC can also help with narrowing down good options for your needs!

02/24/2026

Breastfeeding is fairly predictable for the first 6 or so months. Then your baby learns fun new things like how to sit, crawl, stand, and walk. They don’t want to be cradled to nurse anymore. The more they can move, the more they want to!

They’re distracted and playful. They’re strong, opinionated, and MOBILE. They’ll stop by for sips here and snacks there, and then settle in for a full 20 minutes of nursing while trying to pick your nose. How on earth are you supposed to latch someone who wants to put their toes in your ear?

The key is letting go of the image in your head of the fresh new baby with predictable feeding patterns, all nestled up in a perfect cradle hold. Go with the new flow! You’re allowed to guide and correct. You can have boundaries - especially with toddlers - but it’s also very ok to let them stop mid-feeding to look out the window or run off to grab their new favorite toy and come back later. As long as weight gain, overall growth, and hydration are all in normal ranges, you can enjoy and embrace the new antics of your older nursing baby!

02/23/2026

Get to know your IBCLC 🥰
Did you see us for lactation care? Who was your IBCLC?

Let us know in the comments! ⤵️

02/22/2026

That white layer at the top of your stored milk is fat!

Just like other mammals, when our milk sits it will begin to separate. Fat will collect at the top of the milk and you'll see what looks almost like a plug. The liquid below will still contain fat, just at a lower concentration. Storage methods, pumping/feeding frequency, time stored, and other factors affect how thick the layer appears, so don't panic if you're only seeing a thin layer versus a stopper of fat.

Did you know: fat content from feeding to feeding varies? You could have higher fat content at the beginning of one feeding than you did at the end of another. This allows for the average fat content to remain fairly stable through a 24 hour period and will mean that the fat collecting in your pumped milk varies!

PS: Calories gain weight, not fat alone, so while it's a vital nutrient it's almost undoubtedly not low fat milk causing poor weight gain.

02/21/2026

Join us for our next virtual breastfeeding class! 💜

02/20/2026

Get to know your IBCLC! This is Kelleen 💜

02/19/2026

If you can’t see how much milk a baby eats when they breastfeed, then how can you tell they’re getting enough?

While meeting developmental milestones is a component to consider, it’s important to note that this isn’t a good early indicator of whether a baby is getting enough milk in most cases - developmental delays due to insufficient milk intake won’t show up right away.

Weighted feedings are a decent tool for looking at milk transfer, but it’s just a snapshot of one feeding of the day and can’t stand alone to say your baby’s intake is in a good range. For example, a baby might transfer 4 ounces during the weighted feed but only 1-2 during typical feedings, or vice versa. Without more information, it could look like the baby is getting more than enough or far too little!

So then what information can we actually count on? Wet diapers, stools, and weight gain. These are the biggest indicators that your baby is getting plenty of milk!

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Michigan City, IN

Telephone

(219) 229-9330

Website

http://www.hoosierbreastfriend.com/

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